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Thanks! :-)

I didn't mean to start a feud by creating this thread. I think many posters missed the fact that I stated how "disappointed" I was in myself, which diplays that I take ownership for my errors in this process for sure. With that being said I've made the decision to delay surgery. I'm restarting the liquid diet. Day#1 and I did awesome!! I can do this! With all due respect I appreciate all comments on this thread, whether I agreed or disagreed I still found value in the responses of others. Thank you all.

Thanks. I'll have to take a look at that book. Gonna look it up on amazon. Today is better than yesterday.

Well said thank you! God knows I'm flawed and have struggles, but HE has not given up on me or anyone else for that matter.

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Thank you. You are right. I have been struggling with food for years. This liquid diet was challenging because I started my period on the same day! Go figure. When I'm on my period my cravings for sweets and fatty foods sky rocket. So hard! But I'm gonna be honest with my Doc. and perhaps try again. So far so good today.

Thanks, it's good to see that someone can relate. Alot of people are saying that I must not want it bad enough. Def NOT true. This week I was on my period and when that happens my urge for sweets and fatty foods increases tremendously on top of extreme hunger, and when I go long periods without eating (liquid diet) eventually I want to binge. Can you tell me if you delayed your surgery because of not adhering to it the entire time? Or did you still have surgery as scheduled and did the Doc have a difficult time? I would love to know thanks!

Well I'm gonna stay positive. I still have 2 days before surgery so I'll to make these 2 days count. I also plan on being honest with my surgeon. I'm not giving up on myself I know God sure hasn't.

Thank you!

I'm feeling disappointed in myself, because I have cheated every day on my pre op diet. I'm so hungry and feel I'm starving so then I end up eating. I wonder if anyone on this site had the same challenges and if so did this delay thier surgery or cause complications during the procedure?

Congratulations!

My surgery is on 2/18/15 which is on Wednesday! ! I am super excited! I have faith in God that my procedure will go well!

I too am required to do a 90day program for Aetna. I have monthly visits with the Nutritionist and weigh ins every time I go. I think the main purpose is to set us up for success by prepping prior to surgery and by us learning new habits. Surgery is just a tool. I know a few people who have had it, but because they never took the prepatory program seriously they were shocked at how challenging it was post op. A few have regained most of thier weight back. I have been sticking to program , not perfectly but I have some new habits such as brisk walking 5x a week, more consistent water intake, more vegetables and protein in my diet, all of these habits will help me post op.

I have Aetna and chose to deal with a clinic that specializes in Bariatric cases.

My surgery is also scheduled for 2.18.15!! I'm so excited! That's right around the corner. I'm having it done by Dr. Bass in Fort Myers, FL!

Hang in there and have faith. You can do this again!. [emoji3]

Well that doesn't sound very supportive! Kudos to you for not letting that hinder you from competing the walk. You're nice I probably would have told her to shut the F up! Lol

Hello all! I'm in Fort Myers and due to have surgery with Dr. Bass on 2/18. I'm so excited!

How are you all doing now that you've had the surgery.? I'm in Fort Myers and due to have surgery with Dr. Bass on 2/18. I'm so excited!

How are you all doing now that you've had the surgery.? I'm in Fort Myers and due to have surgery with Dr. Bass on 2/18. I'm so excited!

My cost is going to be $400 for my co-pay and $725 for my deductible. i've already paid $250 in full for the 3-month perpatory program and I may have another bill for the Anethisiologist. :-\ I'm praying that insurance covers that. I have Aetna, so who knows! I'm just happy to get this done! yeah!!! It's the only thing keeping me going right now. My surgery date is 2/18/15. I'm extremely excited!!!!

I've been searching this forum for medical financing sites. I have insurance, but might need a little help with my co pay for out patient surgery and with my deductible. Any suggestions would really be appreciated. Thanks.

When is mercury retrograde? My surgery is on 2/18/15 :-/

You look awesome. You look very young, like you're in your 20's.!! Congratulations! ![emoji3] I'm wondering if you had trouble with loose skin??

I have completed will have completed my 3 month prep program as of 1/7, labs, psyh eval, letter of necessity, paperwork, ect. On 12/22 doc office called and told me surgery would be on 2/18 all o need is to get medical clearance from my primary doc by 1/21 and I'm all set! I hope this response helps!